Tortellini Pesto Olive Skewers (Printable View)

Tender tortellini, fresh pesto, olives, and cherry tomatoes combined on skewers for a fresh bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta & Cheese

01 - 24 cheese tortellini, fresh or refrigerated

→ Pesto

02 - 4 tablespoons basil pesto, homemade or store-bought

→ Vegetables

03 - 12 cherry tomatoes
04 - 12 fresh basil leaves

→ Olives

05 - 12 pitted green olives
06 - 12 pitted black olives

→ For Assembly

07 - 12 wooden appetizer skewers, 6-inch

# How To Make It:

01 - Prepare tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
02 - In a medium bowl, gently toss cooled tortellini with 2 tablespoons basil pesto until evenly coated.
03 - Thread one cherry tomato, one fresh basil leaf (folded if large), one pesto-coated tortellini, one green olive, another tortellini, and one black olive onto each skewer in desired order.
04 - Arrange skewers on a platter and drizzle with remaining pesto just before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare
  • Perfect for gatherings
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add small mozzarella balls to the skewers
  • Use sun-dried tomato pesto for a richer taste
03 -
  • Fold large basil leaves to fit better on skewers
  • Drizzle pesto just before serving to keep skewers fresh
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